Real Madrid has struggled more than desired, but it has helped them to ultimately overcome Celta at Santiago Bernabéu. Although Ancelotti's team was 3-0 ahead on the scoreboard, they ended up winning by just one goal, ensuring that the gap with Barcelona remains only four points ahead of the next Clásico, which could be crucial in the fight for LaLiga.
Kylian Mbappé: Brace Scorer Against Celta
Although the one who opened the scoring was Arda Güler with an authentic wonder goal, the big 'winner' of this match has been Mbappé. The Frenchman, who is in the race for the Pichichi, has taken advantage of this match to score two goals and close the gap with Lewandowski.
With four matchdays remaining in this League, Kylian Mbappé's message has been clear: "Lewandowski, I'm here". This is what all of Spain has understood... Since with his two goals he is close to catching the Pole in the Pichichi lead.
With only four matches ahead, Lewandowski remains the leader in the top scorer award of LaLiga, with 25 goals. However, Kylian Mbappé is now right behind him, close to catching him, with 24. The Frenchman has taken advantage of his injury to clearly close the gap and instill fear.
The Clásico Could Decide LaLiga
Everything is tight, and there is little time left for the season to end. Meanwhile, Barcelona has a Champions League match in between, Real Madrid will take this week off. Having clearly beaten Celta, the gap between them remains only four points.
There is a Clásico just around the corner. Precisely it will be the next match to be played in LaLiga, scheduled for next Sunday, May 11, at 4:15 p.m. If Madrid wins, the gap between them would be reduced to just one point with nine in play. If FC Barcelona wins, everything would be practically closed.
In any case, with rest time after losing the Copa final, Ancelotti's team has delivered against Celta. Image offering doubts, but an important victory and a Kylian Mbappé who is going all out for Lewandowski and his Pichichi.